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December 21, 2009

I love Polaroids. Unfortunately, a lot of my dresses just don't fit the Polaroid bill. I like the frosty soft, pale and pink look. When I made this dress I knew I'd finally get my chance to do a Polaroid shoot.

Being pregnant I haven't had the chance to do much with my photos other than point and shoot. The cold weather and shorter days don't help either. At least these photos were a little different than my usual basement shoots.

The dress is maternity. This might be my last maternity frock. Perhaps I'll eek out one more. But I only have one more month to go. Exactly one month from now I'll be in the O.R.

We are having a planned c-section. Not by choice. Both of my two daughters were born via c-section and now there's no alternative. Can you believe I'm still sewing? I'll admit, it's getting a bit difficult.

I made the lovely headpiece with my friend Cheila a few months ago. Since then I haven't had a reason to wear it. When I remembered I had it languishing in my craft drawer I was nearly giddy thinking of how perfectly it went with this frock.

The dress is very soft and sweet which is why I named it milk and honey. I think this phrase is well worn but if I had my own clothing line I'd love to use that expression for my name.I imagined wearing it to a New Year's Party or a surprise birthday celebration.

The flowers on the front, snake around the neck and hug the waist before swinging across the back.

You may not be able to see from the photos but the 2" wide trim crosses at the bust line and continue down past the hips.

The skirt is gathered at the middle of bust line and drapes down along the line of the lower trim. So rather than having a straight skirt line, it falls around your growing belly for a flattering maternity look.I think some pearls might have gone well with this dress or even something lavender.

Some pearl earrings might have looked good as well. I'm not really a big earring wearer. Not because I don't like them but my daughter Molly is constantly getting into my jewelry tree and throwing them on the floor.

I've lost countless beauties which breaks my heart. Another thing that hurts....stepping on one in the middle of the night and having the stem go through your foot. Not so great.

This dress is made of a soft oatmeal colored knit material which you'll thank me for at the end of those 9 and a half months.

If you read my last post you know that I can't bear to wear pants anymore. Not even those full paneled things. Nothing is comfortable. Being this pregnant around the holidays is just a miserable thing. You have a lot of entertaining and looking presentable.

I chose to wear dresses. Not because I wanted to look formal but because wearing pants is now an exercise in tolerating physical discomfort. Everything feels tight.

I would actually really like to make one more maternity dress before the baby is born. Never have I had so many maternity photos. This new baby will have ample documentation of her time in the womb.

Poor Molly. I think she might have one photo of me sitting on an amusement park dinosaur with Lily.

I looked everywhere for the tutorial. If I find it, I will try to post it to the blog later. I have to admit that it's a very tedious process but the finished look is lovely. Not to mention soft as a baby's bottom. Feels good against your cheek or neck.

I originally wanted to take these photos outside seeing as the world here on the east is now a blanket of snow. Unfortunately after my weekly doctor's visit it was already dark. Ugh. I hate daylight savings time.

I would say that this dress would fit a medium. However, I am pretty late in my pregnancy so it really depends on your stage. You can sort of judge from the photos.Many of you said that you would like to enter more giveaways, but have various issues with linking. Of course, I want anyone that is interested in entering a giveaway to be able to do so.

Therefore, from now on, giveaways can be entered in three ways:1) By linking (to your blog, facebook, myspace, or any other site)2) By leaving a comment without a link or

3) By linking and leaving a comment (this will be worth 2 entries which will better your chances of winning). Find more info under the FAQ page.

If you are leaving a link just use the 'create a link' at the bottom of this post or simply creating a post on your blog and including this link.

If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.

Oh hang in there! I had a Feb. baby 4 years ago (and another one last July, oh, and may as well mention the August baby 6 years ago). Just remember, you'll forget how horrible it is right now! Good thing! The last month is the WORST! Good luck!

I am sorry to hear that you are being given no option to labor after 2 previous c-sections. I also had two c-sections (which had no medical reason other than "failure to progress"), but opted to try one more time at home with my last one (with a very experienced midwife).

Here is my birth story, in case you are interested: http://attemptingtransparency.blogspot.com/2009/08/penelopes-birth-story.html

I just found out I'm having twins this July! I would love to have such a pretty dress! I'm guessing you're having a girl?! I saw one "she" droopped in this post. I've been patiently waiting for you to tell since you were hinting a few posts back....

You look great, seriously. I just want to wish you luck in the last month, and I hope you have a smooth C and recovery. I had a C section 2 yrs ago and am now pregnant with twins, so I may be doing a repeat C next summer, too.

This is beautiful. Really, it is stunning. I am pregnant with my second (I have to have C sections too.) and I have NO maternity clothes. I borrowed clothes from friends for my first pregnancy and now we have moved! I would love something this wonderful to wear. You are a true talent!

gorgeous dress! makes me almost wish i was preggo right now to enjoy wearing this lovely frock. however, getting up countless times in the night still with my 3 month old is birth control enough! ha ha!

i also noticed the little 'she' dropped into this post. did i miss the announcement somewhere? are you guys having another girl? we just had our 3rd daughter in september, my others are 5 (almost 6) and 3. very similar to your girls. all the best in this last month! i so enjoy your blog and your creativity!

I am absolutely in LOVE with this dress! You amaze me every time. :) I really wish I was a more experienced seamstress. So far, all I have tried are your skirt tutorials. I would love to win this dress! I have linked up as well.

Oh my goodness I LOVE it! You should keep it and wear it every day for the next month. I totally couldn't comfortably wear pants in the last part of my pregnancy either- dresses are the way to go! Hope you get some rest in the next month. :)

Gorgeous dress!!! I'm nearing my end as well, and I've noticed the same trouble with my full paneled pants staying up, just like I had problems with my lower panel pants two months ago... I would *LOVE* a maternity dress (not one that still works with a belly) but can't justify getting one! This is beautiful!

Super cute! My last kid was born mid/late January was was over 10 lbs. so I know how you feel! Hope all your Christmas shopping is done so you'll avoid all those annoying people who keep telling you how huge you are and all the crowds!

What gorgeous pictures!! The dress looks so soft and comfy. Am about 5 months along right now but way bigger than I should be (I took the eating for two things too seriously ;-). This is my first, but I can already feel what you mean about wearing pants!!

What a great dress, you are so talented! Do you have any advice for those interested in trying to sew their own maternity clothes? I'm due in April, and this is my first. It's already becoming a bit uncomfortable to wear pants warm enough to make it through winter!

This is absolutely adorable. I love the floral fringe and yes...knits are the greatest. I'm 25 weeks and am also loving dresses as of late. Thank you for creating such a lovely piece for someone else to enjoy!

You look SOOOOO lovely. The dress came out amazing! I'm not pregnant so I couldn't wear the dress, but I just wanted to pass on a moment of encouragement. You're ALMOST there, in that home stretch. I think pregnancy is designed perfectly because you have to get to the point of wanting that baby OUT to endure the childbirth and first couple months. I have three, too, and it's hard work, but soooo lovely. I love all you do!

Oh my word, what a beautiful dress. This the first time I've been able to enter one of your giveaways as I don't have a blog (yet!). I am 6 mths along with our third child and would love to wear this dress!! Thanks so much for all the time you put into your creations.

I came here to get your maternity pants tutorial (I just went through a depressing round of trying on my saggy maternity jeans from baby 1)and when I saw this gorgeous frock my mini-muffin started kicking away! So I am thinking a) its a girl and b) I would love to have at least 1 pretty thing like this that I would actually look forward to wearing over the next 4 months. Hang in there chickee!

I wish I feel as pretty as you look in these pictures. Being 7 months pregnant I also cannot stand wearing pants, dresses are my best friends these days. It would be such a treat to win this dress! Fingers crossed.

Oh. My. Goodness! Who wouldn't want to be in this dress?! Pregnant or not! FAB-U-LOUS. I love it. You, my dear, are so talented (as a writer & a seamstress). I know there are a million entries, so it's a long shot, but one worth taking! Here is my blog (where I have linked this post!) : spikeandmari.blogspot.com

Um, That dress is outta-control cute! I'm going to be prego all summer long (yay), and this dress would make me happy to go to church I'm pretty sure! I'm also pretty sure I would wear that even when I'm not pregnant. It's just that cute!

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Wow, gorgeous dress. I thought I was creative but looking at what you have created, you have turned maternity clothing into an artform! I hope to have some time when my babies are a bit older to get back into sewing and making gorgeous clothes like your dress. Plus, as a graphic designer, I love your blog!